Carol Mitchell-Leon

Carol Mitchell-Leon

Born: April 27, 1951
Died: January 19, 2009
in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
Carol Mitchell-Leon was an American actress. Mitchell-Leon was married to Atlanta director Kenny Leon from 1987 to 1998 and taught in the drama department of Clark Atlanta University. Acknowledged as one of the city's finest stage actresses, she also had a number of film credits, including Tyler Perry's "Diary of a Mad Black Woman" and "Fried Green Tomatoes."

Movies for Carol Mitchell-Leon...

Randy & the Mob
Title: Randy & the Mob
Character: Cousey
Released: October 13, 2007
Type: Movie
A good ol' boy (McKinnon) gets into trouble with some mobsters, and then must seek assistance from his estranged, identical twin gay brother.
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Idlewild
Title: Idlewild
Character: Auntie Belle
Released: August 25, 2006
Type: Movie
At a sexy, sizzling nightclub, pianist Percival lives life by the rules, while Rooster, the club's flashy lead performer, struts his stuff on the stage. But all changes when greed, fame and murder threaten to destroy them and the joint.
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Diary of a Mad Black Woman
Title: Diary of a Mad Black Woman
Character: Mildred
Released: February 25, 2005
Type: Movie
Charles, an attorney, and Helen, his devoted wife, seemed to have everything – money, a beautiful mansion – the American Dream. However, as Helen prepares to celebrate their 18th wedding anniversary, her life takes an unexpected twist when she comes home to find her clothes packed up in a U-Haul van parked in the driveway. Charles is divorcing her and kicks her out. Helen moves in with her grandmother Madea, an old woman who doesn't take any lip from anyone. Madea helps Helen through these tough times by showing her what is really important in life. Helen is forced to rediscover love, life and religion on her pursuit for happiness.
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Title: Mama Flora's Family
Character: Flora's Mama
Released: November 8, 1998
Type: TV
A black matriarch in the early 20th century is determined to free her children from the bonds of prejudice.
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Getting Out
Title: Getting Out
Character: Ruby
Released: April 25, 1994
Type: Movie
Breaking out of prison with a child in her womb and a dream of a normal existence, Arlene Holsclaw (Rebecca De Mornay) resolves to get a job and lead a good, Christian life. But the ghosts from her past -- including an ex-boyfriend (Rob Knepper) who wants to pimp her out and a sadistic mother (Ellen Burstyn) who plots to take away Arlene's baby -- have other plans. This made-for-TV drama is based on Marsha Norman's off-Broadway play.
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Fried Green Tomatoes
Title: Fried Green Tomatoes
Character: Sue Otis
Released: December 27, 1991
Type: Movie
Amidst her own personality crisis, southern housewife Evelyn Couch meets Ninny, an outgoing old woman who tells her the story of Idgie Threadgoode and Ruth Jamison, two young women who experienced hardships and love in Whistle Stop, Alabama in the 1920s.
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White Lie
Title: White Lie
Character: Martha Huffer Jordan
Released: September 25, 1991
Type: Movie
A black New York man returns to his southern hometown to investigate his father's lynching at the hands of a white mob.